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Senior Clerk of Works

On-site in Manchester·Added 13 days ago (last checked 29 Sept)

Gateley

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Manchester

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are seeking applications from experienced Senior Clerk of Works who can demonstrate a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements.

  • Demonstrate a wide an understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality when checking work and materials.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in identifying defects, snags and general construction quality.
  • Strong verbal communication, influencing and negotiation skills, whilst remaining impartial.
  • Proficient in IT use, with a willingness to embrace new technology.
  • Honest and vigilant disposition to ensure work and materials meet the required standards.
  • Able to establish good working relationships with clients and contractors.
  • Always uphold professionalism.
  • Extensive experience of working within a construction environment.

Nice to have

  • Ideally, a member of the ICWCI, or a commitment to achieve the ICWCI status within a 6 no. months period years of starting at RJA.
  • Ideally, has experience as a Clerk of Works within the mechanical and electrical sectors

The role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Clerk of Works who is dedicated to providing an excellent service to join our growing and successful team.

What you'll do

  • Taking the lead on carry out Clerk of Works services on a range of construction projects whilst managing and supervising other Clerk of Works within the team
  • Acting as a line manager for your team, taking responsibility of HR requirements and expectations
  • Training and assisting others, including the preparation and presentation of in-house CPD events.
  • Act as the principal point of contact with the project client, in respect of construction quality.
  • Work independently and take responsibility for the successful delivery of Gateley RJA's Clerk of Works services on all projects.
  • Taking responsibility for allocated Key Client Accounts, building a relationship with the Key Client(s), ensuring complete satisfaction with Gateley RJA services, and nurturing new work opportunities.
  • Work to Gateley RJA KPI's in relation to dictations and photographs following completion of a site inspection.
  • Work to Gateley RJA's Quality Management System in the delivery of all services.
  • Actively seeking new project opportunities for Gateley RJA and promoting the services of the practice and wider group every opportunity including attendance and involvement at appropriate networking and marketing events.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Provide an excellent level of service to all clients and colleagues.
  • Work within a construction site environment, including climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding etc.
  • The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall objectives of the business.

Why join us

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning law led professional services business, we would like to hear from you.

About Gateley

Industry
Business, professional and financial services

In their own words

About the company & team

Gateley RJA is part of Gateley Built Environment, a multidisciplinary consultancy made up of four established specialist businesses: Gateley Hamer, Gateley RJA, Gateley Smithers Purslow and Gateley Vinden.

Together, we bring more than 600 property specialists together with the property and construction lawyers in Gateley Legal. This gives our clients access to connected expertise across the full property lifecycle, from strategy, funding and development through to occupation, long-term asset management and exit.

For our people, it means being part of a specialist business with its own established identity and close-knit culture, while benefiting from the range, scale and career opportunities available across Gateley Built Environment and Gateley plc. You will have opportunities to work on varied projects, collaborate with experts across different disciplines and build a long-term career within the wider group.

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